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From volunteer to valued employee: Àine shines at Savers in Cookstown
Àine Owens A Cookstown retail worker is being celebrated as a shining example of what can be achieved with the right support and...
Sep 13


Gracehill marks World Heritage anniversary with European Heritage Open Days celebrations
Gracehill, Ballymena Gracehill Moravian Village, Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, will host a packed weekend of...
Sep 12


Tesco stores across Northern Ireland go red for Air Ambulance NI fundraiser
Tesco stores across Northern Ireland will be turning red this Saturday, 13th September, in support of Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (Air...
Sep 12


“Lir View” announced as name for new Cushendall social housing development
L-R Pupils Emilee Harris, Niamh McLaughlin, Ellie McLaughlin and Nicola Molloy join Tom Potter, Chair, Rural Housing, Communities...
Sep 12


BBC NI documentary gives voice to young people living with a stammer
Nathan and Courtney. (Images: Triplevision) A new BBC Northern Ireland documentary, True North: My Stammer, My Story , will shine a light...
Sep 12


ANBC councillors delay call on Christmas cuts across Antrim and Newtownabbey
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have deferred a decision on proposed changes to this year’s civic Christmas festivities. The borough...
Sep 12


Antrim road safety: Robin Swann and police address local speeding concerns
South Antrim MP Robin Swann at an onsite meeting with local police in Antrim Speeding motorists and parking problems on a busy Antrim...
Sep 12


MEA councillors split on whether young street traders face exploitation or gain essential experience
Mid and East Antrim councillors have deferred a decision on a revised street trading policy following debate at the borough council’s...
Sep 12


New padel courts open at Galgorm Castle in Ballymena, boosting Northern Ireland’s sporting scene
In a significant boost for Northern Ireland’s sporting landscape, Galgorm Collection has announced the launch of two state-of-the-art...
Sep 11


European Heritage Open Days 2025: Explore castles, cottages and culture across Northern Ireland
The 28th annual European Heritage Open Days (EHOD) take place this weekend, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September, with more than 260...
Sep 11


A week in the life of a palliative care doctor: Inside the Northern Trust
Specialty doctor in palliative care, Jenny Wilson, works in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust Dr Jenny Wilson, a specialty doctor...
Sep 11


Princess Royal honours 106-year-old Coleraine veteran with BEM at Hillsborough Castle
The Princess Royal greeting 106-year-old Coleraine veteran Norman Irwin at Hillsborough Castle (Images: The Royal Family) The Princess...
Sep 11


Rural Melody Ladies Choir reunites for a new season of song and friendship
The Rural Melody Choir pictured with Northern Trust Chief Executive, Jennifer Welsh. The Rural Melody Ladies Choir is preparing to raise...
Sep 11


ANBC Mayor Leah Kirkpatrick celebrates £5,585 fundraising success at inaugural dinner
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick and & Mayor’s Consort, Gary Kirkpatrick photographed with their...
Sep 11


Cllr Lawrie Philpott launches ‘Moving Forward Together’ initiative to address Ballymena’s challenges
Independent Ballymena councillor Lawrie Philpott Independent Ballymena councillor Lawrie Philpott has launched a call for greater...
Sep 11


“A lonely journey”: NI UUP Councillor Kyle Savage speaks out on cancer and rural health inequalities
UUP Councillor Kyle Savage (Lagan River) Councillor Kyle Savage has praised Macmillan Cancer Support’s Move More scheme, which encourages...
Sep 11


Migration fuels Northern Ireland’s population growth to 1.93 million
Population estimates by Local Government District (mid-2024) Migration has emerged as the main driver of Northern Ireland’s population...
Sep 11


Mid and East Antrim councillors block public access to Greenisland’s Jointure Bay
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson who previously expressed his support for public access to Jointure Bay in Greenisland - an area...
Sep 11


Take 5 – Simple daily actions can boost mental health, says PHA
The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care (HSC) organisations are encouraging people across Northern Ireland to look...
Sep 10


BEAM shines a light on World Suicide Prevention Week in Ballymoney
Community wellbeing initiative BEAM (Building Empowerment and Awareness to Mind) marked World Suicide Prevention Week by lighting up...
Sep 10
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